Our Economy
The Economic Development Team has a new brand and our team looks at economic development holistically.
Our ultimate goal is for Minden to become wealthier, healthier, better educated, and have improved housing quality. Our team is committed to achieve healthy, long-term relationships with our local businesses and partners. Our TEAM
is focused heavily on business retention and values all of our current business owners. We will also continue to welcome and work hard to bring new business to Minden. The stronger we become as a community, the stronger our
economy will become. This economic development team knows that every single person in our community plays a vital role in the health of our economy! We look forward to working WITH all of you!
TOP EMPLOYERS
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COST OF LIVING
BASED ON U.S. AVERAGE OF 100
MINDEN, LA
1. Overall — 76.7
2. Housing — 35.1
3. Grocery — 87.5
4. Utilities — 90.8
5. Transportation — 97.9
6. Health — 105
SOURCE: BestPlaces.net
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
1. Healthcare & Social Assistance
2. Retail Trade
3.
Accommodation & Food Services
4. Educational Services
5. Construction
6.
Public Administration
7. Manufacturing
8. Transportation & Warehousing
9.
Other Services, Except Public Administration
10. Administrative & Support & Waste Management
11. Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction
12.
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
13. Professional, Scientific, & Technical
14. Wholesale Trade
15.
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
16. Finance & Insurance
17. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting
SOURCE:
DataUSA 2017